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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 4 months after the V-Lux 4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm T500 V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Fujifilm T500

 V-Lux 4 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Leica V-Lux 4

 Fujifilm T500 V-Lux 4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the V-Lux 4.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 4 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
55
good battery life (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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